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Clean coal technologies for developing countries. World Bank Technical Paper No. 286

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:544482
The report the performance, costs, and suitability of clean coal technologies for use by developing countries. This paper examines the performance, costs, and suitability of clean coal technologies (CCTs)for use by developing countries. It reviews key elements of each type of technology, including basic technological features, performance levels, commercial availability, costs of operation, time required for construction, suitability for developing countries, and issues affecting their deployment. The report concentrates on commercially available technologies that are currently suitable and affordable for developing countries. It also discusses demonstration-stage technologies with regard to increased regulations and declining costs. The final chapter presents conclusions and recommendations on technology choices and notes on the World Bank`s strategy for promoting dissemination of CCTs.
Research Organization:
World Bank Group, Washington, DC (United States)
OSTI ID:
544482
Report Number(s):
WB--0480/XAB; ISBN 0-8213-3308-9
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English